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SCAN101: Elementary Norwegian I (4)

An introduction to the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing coupled with culture.

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SCAN 102: Elementary Norwegian II (4)

An introduction to the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing coupled with culture.
Pre: Scan 101

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SCAN 111: Elementary Swedish I (4)

An introduction to the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, coupled with cultural notes.

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SCAN 112 Elementary Swedish II (4)

An introduction to the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, coupled with cultural notes.
Pre: Scan 111

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SCAN 150W: The Nordic Countries: Interdisciplinary Introduction (4)

This course offers an interdisciplinary introduction to the Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Greenland. Faroe Islands); it will provide an overview of their geography, history, culture, society and current political situation in comparison to the U.S.
Pre: Scan 111

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SCAN 250: Selected Topics (1-4)

Special topics courses in Scandinavian Studies will deal with a variety of topics regarding the history, literature, art and culture of the Nordic countries. SCAN 250 courses are planned with the interests and needs of beginning students in mind; they offer broad introductions to the most important artefacts and/discourses in the respective field. Writing assignments offer opportunities to learn to discuss adequately and critically central issues and theories. The course may be repeated for credit.

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SCAN 251W: Scandinavian Cultures: The Sami (4)

In this course, students will learn about the indigenous population of Scandinavian, the Sami. Students will investigate Sami traditions and cultural production along with the historical and contemporary sociopolitical standing of the Sami within the majority cultures of Scandinavia.
Variable
WI, GE-6, GE-8
Diverse Culture-Purple

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SCAN 292: Intermediate Norwegian I (1-4)

Development of reading and listening skills, oral and writing practice within a cultural context. To be arranged with instructor prior to registration.
Pre: SCAN 102 or equivalent

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SCAN 293: Intermediate Norwegian II (1-4)

Development of reading and listening skills, oral and writing practice within a cultural context. To be arranged with instructor prior to registration.
Pre: SCAN 102 or equivalent

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SCAN 294: Intermediate Swedish I (1-4)

Development of reading and listening skills, oral and writing practice within a cultural context. To be arranged with instructor prior to registration. Pre: SCAN 112 or equivalent

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SCAN 295: Intermediate Swedish II (1-4)

Development of reading and listening skills, oral and writing practice within a cultural context. To be arranged with instructor prior to registration. Pre: SCAN 112 or equivalent

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SCAN 299: Individual Study (1-4)

Variable

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SCAN 450: Special Topics (1-4)

Special topics courses in Scandinavian Studies will deal with a variety of topics regarding the history, literature, art, and culture of the Nordic countries. SCAN 450 courses are planned with the interests and needs of more advanced students in mind; they build on and expand upon clearly defined methods and critical approaches which the students will explore both in class discussions and writing assignments. The course may be repeated for credit.
Fall, Spring

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SCAN 451: Scandinavian Crime Fiction (4)

In this course, students will read about crime and deviance in Scandinavia and will develop an understanding of how a culture conceptualizes its ethical-political struggles through literature.
Variable Diverse Culture-Purple

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SCAN 460: Topics in Scandinavian Film (4)

Revolving topics in Scandinavian Film. Students will explore issues of cultural and historical importance as presented through the medium of film. Written assignments and exams allow students to practice and display analytical and interpretive techniques. May be repeated for credit.
Variable

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SCAN 490: Major Project in Scandinavian Studies (3)

Individual project demonstrating ability to synthesize experience in interdisciplinary major, drawing together different areas of study focusing on specific topic, problem or concern and demonstrating ability to use a Scandinavian language. Pre: Admission to college as Scandinavian Studies Major.

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SCAN 492: Minor Project in Scandinavian Studies (1)

Individual project demonstrating ability to synthesize experience in interdisciplinary minor, drawing together different areas of study focusing on specific topic, problem or concern and demonstrating elementary use of a Scandinavian language. Approval of the Scandinavian Studies program director required.
Must be taken P/N
Pre: Scan 299